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Chikubushima

- Deploying the Sacred Arts in Momoyama Japan

About Chikubushima

Chikubushima, an island north of the ancient capital of Kyoto, attracted the attention of Japan's rulers in the Momoyama period (1568-1615). This study illustrates how private belief and political ambition influenced artistic production at the intersection of institutional Buddhism and Shinto during political, social, and aesthetic changes.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780295983271
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 368
  • Published:
  • November 30, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 178x254x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1306 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 13, 2025

Description of Chikubushima

Chikubushima, an island north of the ancient capital of Kyoto, attracted the attention of Japan's rulers in the Momoyama period (1568-1615). This study illustrates how private belief and political ambition influenced artistic production at the intersection of institutional Buddhism and Shinto during political, social, and aesthetic changes.

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